Chapter 1: The Rise of Simily

In recent months, if you've engaged in writing discussions, you’ve likely encountered Simily. This new competitor to Medium emerged last year, generating buzz primarily due to its commitment to fiction rather than non-fiction content. This focus has prompted some writers on Medium to urge non-fiction authors to step aside and leave the fiction space to them.

For many fiction writers on Medium, this development seems promising, especially since many have yet to earn even a dollar from their fictional works on that platform. Writing fiction is inherently challenging; it requires convincing readers to invest time in imaginative narratives, all while competing against a sea of mediocre content available online.

The one genre that thrives as short online essays more than in book form is erotica. This genre enjoys a unique position, attracting an unending stream of readers, which makes it financially viable. However, Simily faces a significant hurdle: their partnership with Stripe, which prohibits transactions involving erotica.

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